FAQ

It is advisable not to eat 2 hours before class…if you do eat, have a light and healthy snack.

Please wear comfortable clothing that is not too loose nor too tight. You want to be able to move freely without restriction.

Please bring your own mat if you have one. We do have mats for rent and several options available purchase at the studio. We also have blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, pillows, eye pillows and cushions for no charge.

All breathing (inhaling and exhaling) is done through your nose…if for any reason this is difficult for you, breathe as you would normally. Always try to exhale 1 or 2 breaths longer then you inhale.

If it hurts or doesn’t feel right, don’t do it! A challenge is good, pain is not! If an asana (posture) is painful for you, stop immediately and see your teacher after class. Poses can be modified to your needs.

Please leave your shoes in the outside waiting area before entering the studio. Yoga is performed in your bare feet. The reason for this is two-fold: It will keep you from slipping during the postures; Doing yoga in your bare feet puts you in closer contact with the earth’s energy.

Close your eyes…visualize! Imagine yourself doing the posture and feel the energy that it brings.

Some people find it more comfortable to sit on a small pillow or rolled up towel or blanket when we are doing seated postures. Try it and see.

During savasana (final relaxation at the end of class) your body will begin to cool down rapidly. You may want to have a blanket nearby to make you more comfortable. The body and mind will relax more deeply when they are warm.

You are not in competition with anyone else in the class or even yourself! Just do what feels right at the moment. Yoga is all about being in the present.

We are here to help so please ask any questions before or after class.

Relax and Enjoy…this is your time!

Studio Etiquette

Please pre-register in advance for all classes, trainings, workshops and special events. Pre-registration is used to help determine cancellations in inclement weather and we do reserve the right to cancel any regular class if no one is registered at least 90 minutes in advance. Many of our teachers commute to the studio and we want to honor their time and commitment to their families.

Please turn off all cell phones before entering the studio area. They can be heard ringing even if they are in the waiting room.

Shoes are not worn in the studio area. Please remove them and leave in the waiting area along with other personal items. The door is locked after the start of each class for the safety and security of everyone and their belongings.

The studio is open 15 minutes prior to the start of each class. Although we may be there earlier, we use that time to open up the studio and prepare ourselves for the class. Please use the time prior to class to register and get settled. Every effort will be made to begin and end the class in a timely manner.

The studio door is locked 5 minutes after the start of each class. If you arrive within 5 minutes, please enter the studio area and situate yourself quietly and check-in after class (unless it is your first visit to the studio in which you need to complete a waiver prior to participating in class).

Please no gum or food in the studio area, but do bring a water bottle for proper hydration.

Many people are very sensitive to strong fragrances…please keep this in mind before coming into the studio area. Alternatively, if you are one who is sensitive, it is helpful to inform us so we know to refrain from incense or essential oils while you are at the studio.

If you must leave prior to the end of the session, please inform your teacher beforehand and do so as quietly as possible prior to savasana (final relaxation at the end of class).

Please no talking during class. While we want you to have fun and we may inject humor, side conversations are distracting for others.

The studio is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please make an effort to bring everything out that you came in with.

Please do not leave any valuables next to or on your mat, such as eyeglasses, that could be broken as we assist and adjust your postures.

Please extend everyone the same courtesy and respect that you would wish for yourself.

Relax, enjoy and let us know if there is anything we can do to enhance your experiences at Banyan Tree Yoga!

Featured Classes

Thurs 9:30AM Slow Flow. Register for free online and pay just $7 cash or check at the studio! This class will sequence you through both traditional and variations of Sun Salutation sequences designed to energize the chakras and leave you feeling strong, energized and refreshed. With variations offered for all levels.

Sunday, December 11, 3-4PM. This class provides an opportunity for parents to enjoy an interactive yoga class along with their children. Class is primarily geared towards ages 3-7, but all ages and all levels are welcome. $20 per family. Register early as space is limited and usually fills fast!

From The Gallery

Testimonials

“Just love the energy and aura of the studio and the instructors. I look forward to having Banyan Tree Yoga as a joyful part of my life.”

Andrea S.

"I wanted to thank you, all the other instructors and anyone else responsible for the 30 Day Challenge! It was indeed a challenge, but exactly what I needed. The last couple years have been difficult and stressful for a number of reasons. I still have a ways to go to sort all that out and regain some of my strength, but this has helped focus and discipline me to know (or to remember) that I can!
You are all so great and it was a real pleasure. I look forward to continuing my practice at BTY."

- A.P.

”Wonderful studio. So welcoming and warm. Brandy is an instructor who cares deeply for her yoga students.”